Shakira may have hinted at who would reach the Copa America final in her latest social media post
The Copa America is at its peak with the final four teams set to compete today and tomorrow for a coveted spot in the final, which will take place on Sunday, July 14, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The home of the Miami Dolphins has become a popular venue for various sports events, hosting the Miami Open Tennis tournament since 2019 and the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix since 2022, in addition to various concerts and events.
In an exciting announcement today, Shakira has been revealed as the guest performer for Sunday’s final. Shakira is no stranger to the world of soccer, not just because of Gerard Pique, but for her iconic World Cup anthems “Waka Waka” for South Africa 2010 and “La La La” for Brazil 2014, both of which were mᴀssive hits. The announcement on Instagram caused some confusion among fans, as they noted that Messi and James Rodriguez were featured next to Shakira in the promotional poster for the final, with Luis Suarez and Alphonso Davies in the corners. While Argentina is favored to win against Canada and potentially repeat as champions, Colombia faces a tougher challenge against Uruguay.
For Colombia, the ideal scenario would be seeing their biggest star, Shakira, perform and lifting the Copa America trophy, a feat they have achieved only once in 2001 when they defeated Mexico 1-0 in the final as hosts. Shakira is well-versed in performing at the Hard Rock Stadium, having co-headlined the Super Bowl LIV halftime show with Jennifer Lopez in 2020, where Patrick Mahomes won his first Super Bowl and started his legacy.
The semifinals kick off today with a rematch of the opening match where Lionel Messi’s Argentina defeated Alphonso Davies’ Canada 2-0. Tomorrow, Colombia, undefeated in their last 27 matches, will take on Fede Valverde and Uruguay, who eliminated Brazil in a physically intense penalty shootout. If the final ends up being Colombia vs. Argentina, expect conspiracy theories from fans claiming that the tournament was rigged for this outcome like it happened in the World Cup.
Interestingly, if this final matchup occurs, it will be a rematch of Colombia’s last defeat, which was against Argentina at the Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Córdoba on February 1, 2022, where Scaloni’s men won 1-0. As the excitement builds, fans eagerly anticipate thrilling matches and unforgettable moments leading up to the grand finale on Sunday. The stage is set for an epic conclusion to the Copa America, with Shakira adding an extra layer of excitement to the event.
